Fragrance comparison

Mousse Arashiyama vs No. 2 Extreme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

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22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

No. 2 Extreme

Aus Liebe zum Duft

4.26202 votes

Rank #3,891 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 2 Extreme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 2 Extreme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mousse Arashiyama0/5

No. 2 Extreme5/5

Ratings & consensus: No. 2 Extreme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 2 Extreme
Sillage & projection: No. 2 Extreme
Value for money: No. 2 Extreme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 2 Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

No. 2 ExtremeAus Liebe zum Duft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

4.26/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo. 2 Extreme

SillageNo. 2 Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGingerSaffronLimeCherry

Heart

IrisVioletBlack PepperCloveRed PepperFig LeafRoseJasmine

Base

LeatherAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedarVanillaPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#3,891

PerfumerMarcus Betzer

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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No. 2 Extreme is a woody, spicy leather fragrance with a bright fruit and citrus lift at the start. Black currant, grapefruit, lime and ginger give the opening bite, while iris, violet and pepper move it into a drier, more textured heart. The base is the main event: leather, amber, woods, incense, patchouli and tonka …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mousse Arashiyama or No. 2 Extreme?

No. 2 Extreme takes 5 of 5 categories. Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes; No. 2 Extreme is rated 4.26/5 from 202 votes. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 2 Extreme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mousse Arashiyama or No. 2 Extreme?

No. 2 Extreme lasts longest (No. 2 Extreme 86/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mousse Arashiyama or No. 2 Extreme?

No. 2 Extreme projects furthest (No. 2 Extreme 78/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousse Arashiyama and No. 2 Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Mousse Arashiyama or No. 2 Extreme better for summer or winter?

Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear; No. 2 Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousse Arashiyama and No. 2 Extreme?

Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar. No. 2 Extreme has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Black Pepper and Clove, a base of Leather, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.